9.19.2006

Marriage amendment to be debated

MADISON – The two lead campaigns involved in the proposed same-sex marriage ban will debate in two forums set for Tuesday and Oct. 2.

Julaine Appling, CEO of the amendment-supporting Family Research Institute of Wisconsin, and Mike Tate, campaign director for the opposing Fair Wisconsin group, will debate before media panels in two debates.

The first debate is in Green Bay a week from today; the second is in Waukesha on Oct. 2.

Under the ground rules agreed to by WisPolitics.com, Fair Wisconsin and the Family Research Institute, Appling and Tate each will deliver 2-minute opening and closing statements separated by 2-minute answers to questions posed by journalists. No audience questions will be accepted.